Empire of Light review: A lackluster ode to the movies
Empire of Light is an ode to the movies that neither inspires nor rivets. It hits theaters on Friday, December 9.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: Gorgeous, no strings attached
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is an ambitious, beautiful adaptation of Carlo Collodi's tale with as much to offer adults as it has for younger audiences.
Yipee-ki-yay, Santa: Why is Die Hard a Christmas classic?
'Tis the season of Die Hard again, and while the film might not necessarily be a Christmas movie, it most certainly is a Christmas classic.
Hunt review: a confusing, but engaging spy thriller
Director Lee Jung-jae's Hunt is a thrilling, if occasionally confusing South Korean spy thriller. It is now playing in movie theaters and available on demand.
Violent Night review: David Harbour delivers merry season’s beatings
Violent Night delivers on its wild premise and then some, and offers a bloody-good Christmas action movie.
Bones and All review: A cannibal lovers movie with no heart
Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell lead director Luca Guadagnino's achingly romantic, occasionally horrifying new drama, Bones and All.
Wednesday review: making goth great again
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton craft a quirky gothic mystery for Netflix that's monstrously fun.
The Menu review: an unpredictable and viciously funny thriller
Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu is an unpredictable, often viciously funny thriller that skewers the wealthy elite and foodie culture.
1899 review: an engrossing, yet frustrating sci-fi Netflix series
Netflix's 1899 is an involving and visually stunning, but often narratively frustrating sci-fi drama.
The Wonder review: Florence Pugh shines in an Irish gothic mystery
Florence Pugh gives one of her best performances to date in Sebastián Lelio's new gothic mystery, The Wonder. The film premieres November 16 on Netflix.
The Santa Clauses review: right-wing Santa is weird
The Santa Clauses, Disney's revival of The Santa Clause franchise, has the potential to be a welcome gift or the TV equivalent of an old fruit cake.
The English review: an occasionally transcendent Western
The English is an occasionally transfixing Western that's elevated by Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer's performances.
All Quiet on the Western Front review: War is hell (but beautiful to look at)
All Quiet on the Western Front is anti-war, but it also knows that peace can't be maintained forever.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review: treading water
It offers a powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sometimes feels like an MCU movie drowning in uncertainty.
My Father’s Dragon review: one for the kids
An excellent cast and strong dramatic moments lift this Netflix adaptation of My Father's Dragon above its simple animation and fuzzy storytelling.
Mythic Quest season 3 review: third time’s still the charm
Although it slips into too-familiar territory now and then, season 3 of Mythic Quest keeps the bar high for the smart, superbly crafted Apple TV+ series.
Inside Man review: A quick and fun Netflix crime show (just ignore the plot holes)
The Netflix limited series Inside Man is a bingeable, engrossing mystery with too many plot holes and not enough time to fill them.
My Policeman review: an introspective, static drama
My Policeman is an introspective drama that is undercut by Emma Corrin and Harry Styles' disappointing performances. The film is streaming now on Prime Video.
Enola Holmes 2 review: Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill carry superb sequel
Enola Holmes 2 stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill make a wonderful team in a fun, funny sequel to Netflix's 2020 film.
One Piece Film Red review: A colorful action-musical anime
One Piece Film: Red's by-the-numbers formula doesn't quite make it stand out, but it's a visual show-stopper and loving expansion of Oda's world.
Blockbuster review: Netflix takes a tedious victory lap
Blockbuster is a half-hearted new sitcom from the very streaming service that killed Blockbuster. Its first season premieres Thursday, November 3 on Netflix.
Causeway review: a moving drama that doesn’t go deep enough
Causeway is a modest drama that's lifted up by Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry's deeply felt performances. It premieres Friday, November 4 on Apple TV+.
The White Lotus season 2 review: A trip worth taking
The White Lotus season 2 is a messy, sexy follow-up to the comedy series' first season. It premieres Sunday, October 30 on HBO.
Call Jane review: A rousing, relevant drama
Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver lead director Phyllis Nagy's rousing new drama, Call Jane. It hits theaters on Friday, October 28.
Armageddon Time review: A gorgeous but empty memoir
Director James Gray's new film, Armageddon Time, is a meticulously crafted but thematically empty drama. It hits theaters on Friday, October 28.
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi Review: An overly familiar show in a galaxy far, far away
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi offers rich backstories for beloved characters like Ahsoka and Count Dooku, but the Disney+ limited series lacks its own identity.
Aftersun review: a tender, heart-wrenching memory piece
Paul Mescal gives a captivating lead performance in Charlotte Wells' moving feature directorial debut, Aftersun. The A24 film hits theaters on October 21.
Black Adam review: Dwayne Johnson lifts super so-so DCEU film
Dwayne Johnson does an admirable job of elevating Black Adam, an otherwise underwhelming film that repeats many of the mistakes of prior DCEU movies.
Ticket to Paradise review: A bubbly, old-school star vehicle
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in Ticket to Paradise, a charming rom-com that feels like it belongs to a bygone era. It hits theaters on October 21.
The Banshees of Inisherin review: The best breakup film of the year
The Banshees of Inisherin features two career-best performances from Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
The Peripheral review: Westworld creators’ latest sci-fi series delivers
Prime Video's adaptation of William Gibson's sci-fi story The Peripheral delivers a complicated but intriguing mystery that unfolds across multiple timelines.
V/H/S/99 review: A mixed-bag horror anthology that has more treats than tricks
The horror anthology V/H/S/99 has just enough good parts, and genuine scares, to outweigh some of its weaker elements.
The School for Good and Evil review: Middling magic
Paul Feig's adaptation of The School For Good and Evil is lifted by an impressive supporting cast, but tempered by a predictable story and lengthy running time.
Slash/Back review: The kids are all right (especially when fighting aliens)
Nyla Innuksuk's Slash/Back pits a group of kids against alien invaders in a remote Inuit village and delivers a unique, rewarding adventure along the way.